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What makes music symphonic? /

Part of a series of 10 videos (25 programs) on music for young people, presented by Leonard Bernstein. In "What makes music symphonic?" (60 min.), Leonard Bernstein demonstrates with variations on a theme, sequences, imitations, counterpoints, augmentation, diminution, and accompaniment ho...

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Bibliographic Details
Corporate Authors: New York Philharmonic, Leonard Bernstein Society, Video Music Education, Inc, CBS Television Network, Sony Classical (Firm)
Other Authors: Beethoven, Ludwig van, 1770-1827, Mozart, Wolfgang Amadeus, 1756-1791, Bernstein, Leonard, 1918-1990, Englander, Roger
Format: Video VHS
Language:English
Published: [New York?] : Sony Classical, [1993]
Series:Bernstein. Leonard, 1918-1990. Young people's concerts.
Subjects:
Music appreciation.
Music > Europe > 18th century.
Music > Europe > 19th century.
Symphony.
Orchestral music > Analysis, appreciation.
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Summary:Part of a series of 10 videos (25 programs) on music for young people, presented by Leonard Bernstein. In "What makes music symphonic?" (60 min.), Leonard Bernstein demonstrates with variations on a theme, sequences, imitations, counterpoints, augmentation, diminution, and accompaniment how a composer develops the sounds and ideas that produce a symphony. Includes excerpts from symphonies by Mozart (41st), Beethoven (3rd), Tchaikovsky (4th), Haydn (104th), and Brahms (2nd).
In "What is classical music?" (59 min.), Bernstein says "classical" music is really the music of 18th century Europe, which was formulated by Bach and Handel in a strict, almost mathematical style. Later, Haydn and Mozart changed the formula to add grace and elegance. Still later came Beethoven, a genius who broke all the rules and ushered in the Romantic period. Includes "Egmont" Overture (Beethoven) and Overture to the Marriage of Figaro (Mozart), plus excerpts from Symphony no. 102 (Haydn), Symphony no. 40 (Mozart), Brandenburg Concerto no. 4 (Bach), Water Music (Handel), and Piano Concerto no. 21 (Mozart).
Item Description:"A presentation of the Leonard Bernstein society, New York."
Originally broadcast on CBS Television Network, 1958-1970.
"A presentation of the Leonard Bernstein Society, New York"--Container.
Video version presented by Video Music Educators, Inc.
Originally broadcast on television on December 13, 1958 (1st work) and January 24, 1959 (2nd work).
Videorecording] ; What is classical music.
Physical Description:1 videocassette (119 min.) : sound, black and white ; 1/2 in.
Format:VHS format. Mono.